andy4oafc Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Today result must of been the ball boys fault. According to one ball boy on twitter Lj has been blaming the ball boys all season and has given them until the end of the season to improve or else they are out and the youth team will do it from now on. Do they get payed ? Or are they just volunteers ? Seem harsh I haven't really noticed out wrong anyone else ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargazer Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 The marking from the ball boys was pathetic from start to finish , passing was poor and so were set pieces ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy4oafc Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share Posted March 8, 2014 The marking from the ball boys was pathetic from start to finish , passing was poor and so were set pieces ....... not to mention the closing down ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvlatic Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 And dont get me going about the tempo.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrown23 Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 blaming the ball boys, Jesus that's embarrassing from the gaffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super_blue Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 If this is true LJ is starting to get very boring blaming everything but poor team selection/tactics....ball boys fault, no atmosphere, playing in a 3 sided stadium, mental problems with players, mystery injuries, referees fault, luck blah blah blah!!! Just man up and say maybe you made a mistake, people will respect you more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy4oafc Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share Posted March 8, 2014 Apparently he had ago at them for following football league rules and not doing multi-ball , saying it's slowing the tempo down . God I've heard it all now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetramfixer Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Apparently he had ago at them for following football league rules and not doing multi-ball , saying it's slowing the tempo down . God I've heard it all now I thought multi ball was something you applied/declared at the start of the season and had to continue on throughout? There's no way we've played multi ball at ISZ much if at all this season ... either that or there's a shortage of balls lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmer1 Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 (edited) I doubt he blamed them for any kind of result or performance but something was on twatter so it must be true. I remember as a kid the ball boys were taught/shown what was expected of them, how to get the ball back to the players quickly and efficiently and which section/area was theirs to cover when the ball went out of play. Nowadays some of them look like they have never seen a football never mind what they need to do if it comes near them and was before multi ball existed. Edited March 8, 2014 by palmer1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I doubt he blamed them for any kind of result or performance but something was on twatter so it must be true. I remember as a kid the ball boys were taught/shown what was expected of them, how to get the ball back to the players quickly and efficiently and which section/area was theirs to cover when the ball went out of play. Nowadays some of them look like they have never seen a football never mind what they need to do if it comes near them and was before multi ball existed. A blokes who "supervises" the ball boys passed on a clear message to a group of them that the manager thinks that they are helpful to the opposition and have cost us points this season. While allowing room for Chinese whispers something has been said by LJ and it seems like a cheap shot to me. Ironically, a set of written rules were issued to them this afternoon that require "fairness to both sides". As for multi-ball, the Football League have banned it. We only use it on the north side of the ground due to a concession linked to the building of the new stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAFC_Ryan Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Where has this come from? Does anybody have a link to the tweet? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Where has this come from? Does anybody have a link to the tweet? Thanks. A ball boy told me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAFC_Ryan Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 A ball boy told me. Thanks, pathetic that. Did he highlight which games they've supposedly cost us points in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Thanks, pathetic that. Did he highlight which games they've supposedly cost us points in? No specifics given. A suggestion that the youth team might be doing the job next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobOAFC Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Thanks, pathetic that. Did he highlight which games they've supposedly cost us points in? Wonder if LJ will answer that if asked at the next meet the manager event... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAFC_Ryan Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 No specifics given. A suggestion that the youth team might be doing the job next season. How petulant. Somebody should ask for specifics next time they feel like doing a Q&A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAFC_Ryan Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Wonder if LJ will answer that if asked at the next meet the manager event... Beat me to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy4oafc Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 Apparently he's called them lazy ? O4u is this true don't know what is expected off a ball boy is so hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Apparently he's called them lazy ? O4u is this true don't know what is expected off a ball boy is so hahaha I've not had the word "lazy" relayed to me. Officially, ball boys are meant to act fairly and equally for both teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byrnes boots Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Apparently he had ago at them for following football league rules and not doing multi-ball , saying it's slowing the tempo down . God I've heard it all nowWhat tempo is that its never high enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavageTheBeast Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 The only time when I have seen a ball boy cost us something was Dag and redbridge where he gave it too the player that quick the defence was not set. However, It's not their fault what are they suppose to do when a a fully grown man is asking for the ball some of them are only young Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 No specifics given. A suggestion that the youth team might be doing the job next season.I'm sorry but Johnson really is beginning to make a proper dick of himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I'm sorry but Johnson really is beginning to make a proper dick of himself. I'm vaguely hoping that there's been a misunderstanding. But I don't think there has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAV Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I remember as a kid the ball boys were taught/shown what was expected of them,We certainly were we knew every trick in the book... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wehatecity Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Looks like Johnson is blaming everybody bar himself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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